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$1,685
2801 Oakland
2801 Oakland St Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$845
153 N. Hyland
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,055 - 1,105
263 N. Hyland
4.7
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$855 - 1,120
Cranford Residential (stanton 103)
103 Stanton Ave Ames, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,400 - 1,450
221 Sheldon
221 Sheldon Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,800
Clocktower Place
2410 Chamberlain St Ames, IA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$595 - 2,900
Campus Flats
122 Hayward Ave Ames, IA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$300
143 N Sheldon Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Available Now
0.3 miles from center of campus
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$775 - 825
139 Sheldon Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,425
2717 West St
Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,425
244 Hyland
244 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$925
218 Hyland
218 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$950 - 1,400
246 Hyland
246 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
2 - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$970 - 1,350
Chamberlain Lofts
2519 Chamberlain St Ames, IA
Studio - 3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,425
258 N. Hyland
258 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,110
123 Sheldon
2.4
Ames, IA
2 BR | Jan. 16, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
225 Hyland
225 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$865
209 N Hyland Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,875
Available August 1st! 3 Bedroom House Close To Campus, This Won't Last Long! 2805 West St
2805 West St Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,425
245 Hyland
245 N Hyland Ave Ames, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$745 - 875
Suites On Lincoln Way
2709 Lincoln Way Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$860 - 1,275
163 N. Hyland
Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,100 - 1,590
Welch 228
228 Welch Ave Ames, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,250
West Street Lofts
2811 West St Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,690
232 Welch
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$835 - 855
137 N. Hyland
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$950 - 990
230 Campus Ave
Ames, IA
2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$770 - 800
216 Campus Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$775
210 Campus Ave
Ames, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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$795 - 1,020
Welch 304
304 Welch Ave Ames, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
0.4 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Ames, IA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 5,832 apartments available in Ames.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Ames, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Ames is around $860 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Ames is around $850 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Ames, IA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Ames is around $1,050 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Ames, IA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Ames, the average rent price is $1,050 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Ames, IA?

Based on average rent prices in Ames, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $34,000 to live comfortably.

Iowa State University

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That's exactly why Rentable exists. We gather listings from all over the web and we add new properties every day. And we do all this just so we can make sure that you've got the freshest list of Iowa State University apartments to choose from!

Ames:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Ames Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 key findings and figures for the Ames rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Ames and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Ames average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Ames Rent Prices Increase From November to December

Ames rent prices increased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 1.18% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Ames one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $861.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Ames experienced a 0.98% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Ames two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,136.0.

December Prices: Ames vs. Surrounding Areas

Ames, IA
Boone, IA
$851
$700
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Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Ames and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Ames over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Ames suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 1 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Ames suburbs

  • Rent decreased in Boone, IA.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Ames.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Ames vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
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Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
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Ames, IA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
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$1,914
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$1,255
$1,234
$851
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$1,350
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Ames Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Ames over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Ames average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Ames one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Ames and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Ames and suburbs

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change
Ames, IA $851.0 1.43% $1,125.0 2.09%
Boone, IA $700.0 0.00% $787.0 4.93%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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